Oversight
The FBI Spied on the Wrong People Because of Typos
A new inspector general report concludes that the agency has collected communications data on the wrong targets due to typographical errors.
Management
Partial Quality Management
What we were saying 20 years ago about improving government performance.
Management
Oil Industry Threatens to Take Its Underwater Air Guns and Go Home
The Interior Department said that it would allow the oil industry to use seismic cannons to search for oil and gas.
Management
It Just Got Easier to Lobby Federal Agencies
Facing litigation, the Obama administration rolls back restrictions aimed at curbing special interests.
Management
The Latest Perk: Force Employees to Enjoy Vacation by Deleting Their Email
When employees go on vacation, they can turn on “Mail on Holiday,” which automatically deletes all incoming emails.
Nextgov
IRS Gave Sensitive Data to Convict Sentenced to 21 Years
And failed to do background checks on many other contract workers who handled taxpayer files.
Defense
Obama: The Situation in Iraq 'Has Greatly Improved'
The president made a statement from Martha's Vineyard Thursday.
Pay & Benefits
5 Things Agencies Must Do To Implement Phased Retirement
The ball is now in their court to fully define how the program will work.
Management
What Leaders Can Learn About Trust from Vladimir Putin
The Russian leader is a study in what-not-to-do kind of lessons.
Defense
How Money Warps U.S. Foreign Policy
The key divide on America’s role in the world is no longer between Democrats and Republicans. It’s between elites and everyone else.
Management
The Secret to Reducing Deadline Stress
Set expectations, but more importantly, communicate them to your staff.
Management
Why All of the U.S. Treasurers Since 1949 Have Been Women
For the last six decades, presidents have treated the treasurer position as a low-risk, high-visibility job that promotes the appearance of diversity while rewarding a loyal supporter.
Management
If Patent Office Staff Lied About Hours Worked, Why Are They So Productive?
Union chief defends telework program, says managers’ claims of abuse are unfounded.
Management
Transparency Groups Want to Oust CIA Chief As White House Backs Him
Brennan accused of violating criminal law and separation of powers.
Management
EPA Partially Adopts OMB’s Guidance on Cost of Regulations
GAO finds estimates on carbon emissions could be sharpened to inform the public.
Nextgov
What Is the Biggest Obstacle to Tech Adoption in Government?
Hint: It's not the technology itself.
Management
Infographic: Five Steps to Manage Government Regulations for Contractors
How to deal with an audit, how to ensure compliance and more ways to stick the landing.
Management
GSA Steers More Office Supply Deals to Small Businesses
21 new Strategic Sourcing contracts could save $90 million annually.
Management
All Those Brain Exercises for Your Kids Are a Big Waste of Time
There is little evidence that this has an impact on their performance in math, reading or other every-day activities.
Management